Production Manager

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Siemens Gamesa is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years.

Together, we are committed to making sustainable, reliable, and affordable energy a reality by pushing the boundaries of what is possible. As a leading player in the wind industry and manufacturer of wind turbines, we are passionate about driving the energy transition and providing innovative solutions that meet the growing energy demand of the global community.

At Siemens Gamesa, we are constantly seeking talented individuals to join our team and support our focus on energy transformation.

We are seeking an experienced and driven Production Manager to lead operations in Hall 14 at our Aalborg factory in Denmark. This critical role is part of our leadership team and comes as a replacement for one of our valued Production Managers who is retiring.

Hall 14 specializes in the packing and casting of blades, and you’ll oversee a team of approximately 400 blue-collar employees, led by 1 Senior Group Lead and 8 Group Leads.

As one of four Production Managers at the Aalborg facility, you will collaborate closely with the broader management team to ensure seamless operations, achieve targets, and drive continuous improvement.

How to contribute to our vision

As the production manager you will facilitate an environment with focus on integrating environmental health and safety (EHS) initiatives into our operations, ensuring full compliance with regulations and adherence to our said policies, standards, and procedures.

We are looking for a results-oriented leader with a passion for quality, safety, and team development. You should excel in fostering an inclusive environment where all team members feel valued and empowered to perform at their best. With a proactive approach, you thrive on taking ownership and driving improvements in a dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster a Safety-First Culture: Promote a strong safety mindset and ensure compliance with environmental health and safety (EHS) standards, policies, and legislation.
• Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire your team with empathy, structure, and trust. Develop high-performing group leads and cultivate a culture of accountability and empowerment.
• Operational Excellence: Optimize quality, efficiency, and output by implementing Lean methodologies and Continuous Improvement tools to meet lead time and delivery targets.
• Cost Management: Facilitate cost optimization and pursue continuous improvements to meet financial objectives.
• Meet Performance Metrics: Achieve or exceed KPIs in safety, quality, delivery, and cost, while ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
• Production Planning: Ensure delivery of production schedules, budgets, and performance management plans in line with plant targets.

What you need to make a difference

We are looking for candidates with a renewable energy background and a sense for the importance of leading change.

Furthermore, we are looking for candidates who have:

• Experience: Significant experience in a senior leadership role within manufacturing, engineering, or a related field, ideally in a unionized environment.
• Leadership Skills: Proven ability to manage large teams, including both professional and operational staff.
• Operational Focus: Structured, hands-on approach to operations, with a strong track record in resource and production planning.
• Methodologies: Familiarity with Lean principles and problem-solving tools.
• Communication: Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with a collaborative mindset.
• EHS Focus: Commitment to maintaining a safe working culture and complying with health and safety regulations.

As we are a production plant, you will be expected to be present on-site daily in Aalborg.

We expect you to be fluent in both Danish and English, both written and spoken; you will be speaking Danish every day, therefore only candidates fluent in Danish will be considered.

Does this sound like you? Then grab this unique opportunity to lead a pivotal area of our Aalborg factory while contributing to the broader success of our plant. You’ll work in a supportive and collaborative environment, driving innovation and excellence in the production of cutting-edge blades.

Apply now to make a difference and help shape the future of our operations in Hall 14

In return for your commitment, we offer you…

Become a part of our mission for sustainability: Clean energy for generations to come.

We are a global team of diverse colleagues who share a passion for renewable energy and have a culture of trust and empowerment to make our own ideas a reality. We focus on personal and professional development to grow internally within our organization.

Siemens Gamesa offers a wide variety of benefits such as flexible working hours as well as home-office possibility for many colleagues, employer-funded pension, attractive remuneration package (fixed/variable) and local benefits such as subsidized lunch, employee discounts and much more.

Our global team is on the front line of tackling the climate crisis, reducing carbon emissions – the greatest challenge we face.

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We are driven by people - from more than 100 different countries, they build the company we are every day. Our diverse and inclusive culture encourages us to think outside the box, speak without fear, and be bold. We value the flexibility that our smart-working arrangements, our digital disconnection framework and our family-friendly practices bring to the new way of working.

With a worldwide installed capacity of 139 GW, Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has a presence in more than 100 countries and a team of 30,000 people worldwide. Its end-to-end value chain presence encompasses onshore and offshore wind turbines design, manufacturing, installation as well as cutting-edge service solutions. Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy is part of Siemens Energy, a global leader in energy technology with a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 150 years.